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PAgE 37 IEN / JANUARY ’09 Power Distribution Block with configuration flexibility Ferrous Trap uses ceramic or rare earth magnets. Vacuum Suction Cup handles flat and brittle loads. Including 2 outside sealing edges and 1 inner seal, Vacuum Pad with Bonded Seals onepiece suction cup has nonskid surface and shallow lip that evenly distributes vacuum forces to protect load. It is available in nitrile or silicone construction with internal steel plate reinforcement, and offers lifting capacity of up to 1,100 lb horizontal. Measuring 13 x 21 in. when pressed onto load surface, suction cup can handle glass and stone panels in vertical and horizontal position. Anver Corp.; 800-6543500; Tech Contact: Mark Laycox www.ieninfo.com/11222-452 or circle 452 on card Controller meets needs of Part of integrated motion and machine logic solution, PACMotion modules control up to 4 axes plus master axis. Up to 10 modules can be placed in PACSystems RX3i rack for simultaneous control of up to 40 axes. Controller uses PACcore multiprocessor architecture bridged by virtual dual port memory and high-speed PCI backplane. By sharing common database, PACMotion simplifies programming and eliminates complex data exchange between different programs. gE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms; 800-322-3616 434-978-5000; Tech Contact: Paul Derstine www.ieninfo.com/11222-455 or circle 455 on card complex motion applications. Built for 2 in. pipelines, ProGrade Model L removes ferrous contaminants in operations where conditions are not too severe. Traps have nonsanitary cast bronze construction Modular design of Edison finger-safe power distribution blocks lets users select and configure number of poles. For factory and field wiring, DIN rail-mount blocks are rated from 175 to 760 A, accept copper conductors, and maintain SCCR rating of 200 kA with proper fusing. Edison open-style terminal blocks, rated up to 760 A, are surface-mountable and engineered to maintain SCCR rating of 200 kA with copper conductors, 10 kA for aluminum. AutomationDirect.com; 800-633-0405 www.ieninfo.com/11222-445 or circle 445 on card and can withstand pressures up to 150 psi. Ceramic powered separators remove small ferrous contaminants such as steel chips, hex nuts, and washers. Separators powered by rare earth magnets are best at removing weakly magnetic fine ferrous contamination. Eriez; 888-300-3743; Tech Contact: Keith Jones www.ieninfo.com/11222-449 or circle 449 on card Electrical Disconnect ensures safe luminaire service. Motor Starter Module ranges from 0.08 to 20 hp. Utilizing SWIRE technology, Model BL20 provides daisy-chain connection from single I/O slice to each motor starter via ribbon cable, enabling up to 48 motor starters to be controlled on single fieldbus node. Motor starters can be mounted on separate DIN-rails within same panel. Model BL20 consists of gateway, base modules, and electronic modules, It supports DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, CANopen, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP/IP networks with both standard and programmable gateways. Turck Inc.; 800-544-7769 763-5537300; Tech Contact: Karen Keller www.ieninfo.com/11222-453 or circle 453 on card Power Supply has compact design. Model GDC1 includes compact design that allows for multiple DIN rail-mounting options. Switching-mode power supply is designed for use with B-Series light curtain and controller interface units. It provides regulated 24 Vdc supply to safety equipment from wide range of ac input voltages. Tapeswitch Corp.; 800-234-8273 631-6300442; Tech Contact: April Sabbatini www.ieninfo.com/11222-446 or circle 446 on card equipment builders Text Display Panel with HMI for LOGO! TD consists of backlit LCD with 128 x 64 pixel resolution capable of displaying 4 lines of text with up to 12 characters per line. Bar graph can be configured to represent any numeric For linear fluorescent fixtures that use dimming circuit or DALI protocol, 3-pole LUMI-NUTS Model 873-903 meets NEC410.74 (G), CEC30308 (4), and CSA/UL Standard 2459 for insulated multipole splicing wire connectors. Device has 6 A/600 V rating and utilizes UL94V-0 flame-rated polyamide 6.6 housing for flame retardation. Touchproof design eliminates need to disconnect power for service. Integrated locking latch prevents unintentional separation of mating halves. WAgO Corp.; 800-346-7245 262-255-6333 ext 129; Tech Contact: Jim Bachle www.ieninfo.com/11222-456 or circle 456 on card orbital welding efficiency. Power Source optimizes Aristo power sources promote productivity and quality when welding tubes. Adaptable design of Aristo Model MechTig C2002i enables systems to be configured to precisely match application requirements. Delivering 180 A at 35% duty cycle or 110 A at 100%, it incorporates water cooler, controller, GUI, program library, and autogeneration of welding programs. Aristo MechTig Models 3000i/40000i suit higher current applications. ESAB Welding & Cutting Products; 800-372-2123 www.ieninfo.com/11222-447 or circle 447 on card value, and text ticker allows up to 24-character text message to scroll horizontally across screen. Panel includes 6 buttons for screen navigation/data entry and 4 configurable user function buttons. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.; 800-9644114 770-751-2211; Tech Contact: Michael Krampe www.ieninfo.com/11222-450 or circle 450 on card Label Design Software 3-7/8 in. viewing area. Welding Helmet has 2-3/8 x Weighing 11 oz, Prowler Series includes 4 independent arc sensors that facilitate out-of-position welding. Lens darkens in 1/20,000 sec after arc start and includes internally adjustable autodarkening shade, and lens sensitivity and delay controls. No. 4 ultra-clear lightstate facilitates setup and repositioning of hands and parts while providing continuous UV and IR protection. With ratchet-style headgear and CoolMax odorabsorbing sweatband, helmets provide comfort and eliminate pinched hair. Hobart Welding Products; 877-462-2781 www.ieninfo.com/11222-457 or circle 457 on card is compatible with Microsoft Vista. Shrink-Sleeve Labeling System for high-speed runs For runs of up to 250 products/ min, Sleever Series Model 8300 handles industry standard sleeve materials. It includes PLC controls, stainless steel/anod- Magnetic Sensor Switch detects open/closed states. With 2 programmable switching points, Model MMS-P mounts to piston, which is moved to desired switching position. It is programmed Supporting Datamax H-Class printer platform, AutoLabel Designer v8.10 is optimized for multiple printer environments, allowing use of labels on different printers. With font conversion capabilities, software is offered in Silver and Gold version which provides expanded network functionality, SQL queries, and software tools including Visual Basic. Software is available with either USB or parallel key for authentication. Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.; 888-288-6224 330-342-2000; Tech Contact: Lynne Greenfeather www.ieninfo.com/11222-454 or circle 454 on card IEN– Industrial Equipment News is published monthly by Thomas Publishing Company, LLC “Product Information Headquarters.” IEN is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Corporate: J.E. Andrade, Chmn of Bd.; C.T. Holst-Knudsen, Pres.; R.J. Anderson, V.P. Planning; E.V. Dillon, V.P. Marketing; M. Peipert, V.P. Finance; T. Baker, Dir. Product News Publishing. 5 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001. Telephone: (212) 695-0500 FAX: (212) 290-7362 Editorial offices: 5 Penn Plaza, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10001. 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